CEO to CEO Newsletter

July 24, 2015 | Issue # 043

Last week, at AACC’s Presidents Academy Summer Institute, I met with both new and seasoned community college CEOs. PASI included a variety of sessions, all aimed at arming presidents with the tools they need to best serve their institution and their students. I hope we succeeded, and that we succeed every day in providing you with everything you need for your “leadership toolkit.” If we’re missing something, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

“Focusing on the Final 10 Percent”The key to successfully enrolling and supporting underrepresented students through to degree completion is building a broad institutional coalition of all those focused on the personal and academic needs of our students. Read about promising practices from some colleges in Community College Daily.

Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College ExcellenceHelp build the next generation of exceptional community college presidents. The Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence will select 40 fellows to engage in a 1-year intensive, applied leadership program to build their capacities to transform community colleges to achieve higher levels of student success. Go online to refer a candidate.

WHERE'S WALTER

Members of the AACC Executive Leadership Team and I participated in our annual retreat July 16–17. We were hosted by Austin Community College President Richard Rhodes and toured his ACCelerator, by Dr. John Roueche and the staff of National American University, by Dr. Evelyn Waiwaiole of the Center for Community College Engagement, and by Dr. Cynthia Ferrell at the Texas Student Success Center in Austin, Texas.